Transport Operations Manager

CUBE Consulting; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche transportation firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Transport and Route Planning Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business in the industry. The successful candidate will manage operational performance, direct route officers, and ensure efficient transport routes. A full driving license and the ability to travel for meetings are essential. A competitive salary of £37-40,000 per annum is offered, along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in site operations management and route planning.
• Ability to work in a team and manage workloads.
• Flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance focusing on route efficiency.
• Direct line management of route officers for effective planning.
• Ensure transport route efficiency and customer collections.

Skills

Operations management

Route planning

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Highly successful, niche business is currently seeking a Transport and Route Planning Operations Manager. Great opportunity to join a very well established and continually expanding business within a fantastic industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing and improving overall operational performance of the site, with a focus on Route efficiency and planning (multi drop routes).
• Direct line management of route officers to ensure routes are planned and sequenced in advance, and working with the Depot Manager.
• Looking at transport route efficiency, ensuring collections are made from all the customers.
• Manning the vehicles and planning around holidays with agency staff as required.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have experience in site operations management and route planning. With excellent communication, inter‑personal analytical and Microsoft skills, the successful candidate will be able to work in a team, organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines and have a flexible approach. A full driving licence and flexibility to travel for meetings/training/site visits is essential.

Benefits

In return you can expect a salary of around £37-40,000 per annum plus benefits working Monday to Friday days.